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Storyteller of Jerusalem: the Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948 Online mR8yU [FREE] Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948 Online [mR8yU.ebook] Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948 Pdf Free Wasif Jawhariyyeh ePub | *DOC | audiobook | ebooks | Download PDF Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #1738836 in Books Olive Branch Pr 2013-10-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .90 x 6.00 x 9.00l, 1.10 #File Name: 1566569257304 pages | File size: 38.Mb Wasif Jawhariyyeh : Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948 before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948: 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy CustomerThrilling! Yet, rather badly edited and includes a lot of mistakes7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Pleasant readBy David H. GustafsonThis is the summary from one talented, likable man's day book. It should not be considered in the context of a great, objective history. It is a light, pleasant read that gives life to Jerusalem and its surroundings during the end of the Ottoman Empire and into the British Mandate through the eyes of a Christian Arab. It would have benefitted enormously from an editor who could have removed a lot of superfluous information and unnecessary names for the general readership and put pertinent foot notes at the bottom of the pages. Occasionally, it does give a glimpse into the lives of some of Jerusalem's key players during this forgotten time, but it has more to do with family dynamics and connections. It is not necessarily anti-Jewish, but certainly anti-Israeli. The author, were he alive, would gently claim it was only anti- Zionist. As noted, this is not objective history. Rather, it is merely a distilled daybook containing interesting relics from one individual's point of view.7 of 10 people found the following review helpful. THIS BOOK IS AN HONEST, FACTUAL AND STRAIGHTFORWARD AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL ...By BDS Associates ConsignmentTHIS BOOK IS AN HONEST, FACTUAL AND STRAIGHTFORWARD AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF THE TIMES IN PALESTINE (1904-1948). WASIF’S DIARIES IN ARABIC ARE COMPRISED OF THREE HEFTY VOLUMES. THIS TRANSLATION IS A GIFT TO THE ENGLISH READING COMMUNITY. IT SHOWS HOW LIFE WAS PEACEFULLY PURSUED DURING THE BRITISH MANDATE PRIOR TO THE ONSLAUGHT OF THE ZIONIST JEWSWHO SOUGHT A HAVEN IN THAT LAND, AND INFLICTED THEIR CRIMINAL TERROR ON THE INDIGENOUS POPULATION - CHRISTIAN, JEWISH AND MUSLIM ALIKE.I KNEW WASIF AND HIS FAMILY PERSONALLY. HIS HOME WAS INDEED A MUSEUM OF ARTIFACTS PLUNDERED BY THE JEWISH STATE.IT IS DELIGHTFUL READING, HUMOROUS AT TIMES, WITH EMBELLISHED DESCRIPTION OF LIFE AND EXPERIENCES, JOGGING THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WERE LUCKY TO SPEND SOME TIME IN THE AREA, FILLED WITH NAMES OF FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND PLACES. TWO THUMBS UP ONCE UPON A TIME IN JERUSALEMThe memoirs of Wasif Jawhariyyeh are a remarkable treasure trove of writings on the life, culture, music, and history of Jerusalem. Spanning over four decades, from 1904 to 1948, they cover a period of enormous and turbulent change in Jerusalem's history, but change lived and recalled from the daily vantage point of the street storyteller. Oud player, music lover and ethnographer, poet, collector, partygoer, satirist, civil servant, local historian, devoted son, husband, father, and person of faith, Wasif viewed the life of his city through multiple roles and lenses. The result is a vibrant, unpredictable, sprawling collection of anecdotes, observations, and yearnings as varied as the city itself.Reflecting the times of Ottoman rule, the British mandate, and the run-up to the founding of the state of Israel, The Storyteller of Jerusalem offers intimate glimpses of people and events, and of forces promoting confined, divisive ethnic and sectarian identities. Yet, through his passionate immersion in the life of the city, Wasif reveals the communitarian ethos that runs so powerfully through Jerusalem's past. And that offers perhaps the best hope for its future. From BooklistThis extraordinary memoir describes the author’s experiences and impressions as the city of Jerusalem evolved from a surprisingly small provincial town to a modern city. His account encompasses Ottoman rule, the British Mandate, the first stirrings of Palestinian nationalism, and its collision with the Zionist movement. Jawhariyyeh was a member of a prominent Orthodox Christian family, whose father was an important member of the Jerusalem town council under the distant rule of the Ottomans. As a youth, Jawhariyyeh witnessed and recounts the ebb and flow of the daily life of the city, which he recalls as idyllic. Children rode to school on donkeys, sumptuous meals were a family affair, and the interactions and friendships between Jews, Muslims, and the various Christian groups were accepted as natural. The introduction of motorized travel and the expansion of the city well beyond the confines of the medieval walls seems seamless. Perhaps he describes a harmony that never fully existed. Still, he provides a valuable portrait of a culturally rich and diverse city as it copes with the turmoil of the twentieth century. --Jay Freeman In this autobiographical memoir of Jerusalemite Jawhariyyeh, a Palestinian Christian, the reader will find intensely personal narratives of a native son amid the backdrop of major events in the holy city and the Holy Land witnessed during the first half of the 20th century. A self-taught chronicler, poet, local historian, and musician, Jawhariyyeh had a photographic memory, which enabled him to recall not only the dramatic but also give vivid, firsthand renditions of daily life in the alleys of the city and its environs. Through this eclectic collection of real stories, observations, and anecdotes the reader is immersed in the life of the city, particularly its Arab quarters. Published initially in Arabic in a more extended version by the Institute for Palestine Studies, this English-language translation attempts to convey the richness of the original work. Extensive notes and a glossary enhance these vivid stories.Verdict More than a personal memoir, this is eyewitness testimony to major historical events in Jerusalem from the waning days of Ottoman rule and the beginnings of the British mandate to the emergence of the state of Israel. It will prove a valuable source of primary material, recording Palestinian urban life and the rise of national consciousness. Highly recommended for historians of the era and for anyone interested in a legacy of Jerusalem. --Library Journal 11/15/13About the AuthorSalim Tamari is a professor of sociology at Birzeit University and co-editor of Jerusalem Quarterly. He is the author of several books, including, most recently, Year of the Locust: The Erasure of Palestine's Ottoman Past.Issam Nassar is a professor of history at Illinois State University and co-editor of Jerusalem Quarterly. He is the author of several books, including Laqatat Mughayira: al-Tasweer al-fotografi al-mubakir fi falastin (Different Snapshots: Early photography of Palestine).Nada Elzeer received her doctorate from Durham University and is now senior lector of Arabic at SOAS, University of London.Rachel Beckles Willson is associate professor of music at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is the author of numerous articles and three books, including, most recently, Orientalism and Musical Mission: Palestine and the West. 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